django-haystack: Remote Code Execution via `eval()` in Elasticsearch Result Deserialization

Date Jul 15, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product PyPI · django-haystack
High-risk advisory

Summary

django-haystack: Remote Code Execution via `eval()` in Elasticsearch Result Deserialization

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for django-haystack. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether django-haystack is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.7.

Sources

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